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Thursday - July 13, 2006
From: Buda, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Seed and Plant Sources
Title: Best places to obtain native plants
Answered by: Nan Hampton
QUESTION:
Where is the best place to get native plants ?ANSWER:
You can visit our National Suppliers Directory to find nurseries and seed companies in your area. Other organizations with lists of native plant sources are:
PlantNative
Native Plant Society of Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife
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